chattel

English

/ˈtʃæt.əl/, [-ɾɫ]

noun
Definitions
  • Tangible, movable property.
  • A slave.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English chatel borrowed from Old French chatel derived from Latin capitāle, capitālis (of the head, capital, deadly).

Origin

Latin

capitālis

Gloss

of the head, capital, deadly

Kanji

畿, 資

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